I was a defensive superstar last night! We played two games and I did decent in the first and very well in the second. We got creamed in the first game 22-1. Great team and we were just off our game. I pitched the first couple of innings and did fine until one point where I just couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. I called out to Danny in right field to trade me spots so he could pitch. I know when I'm through and I took myself out. I was 0 for 2 hitting as I grounded out to the Shortstop both times. We need to rework the lineup a bit and need to get our heads into the game better.
The second game was a tie. Our team started to step up in the hitting department and we rocked on defense. I pitched the entire second game. I changed techniques and was much more accurate and even struck two batters out while only walking two. I've never pitched slow pitch before, but had a great game. I went from pitching with my hand under the ball to pitching it with my hand on top of the ball, creating backspin. This kept my elbow close to my hip so that I pitched more accurately.
I also had to cover home. I took three hard throws from our shortstop at home plate and made three tags for outs. The 3 runners were bigger than me and they didn't slide. Fortunately, I stood my ground and they lost theirs. I also made a tag out at third. I caught a couple of infield flies and threw a few out at first on slow grounders. I was a pitching and defensive machine! :) It was fun and it was nice not to lose in the second game.
We have games for the next several Thursday nights so I hope it keeps getting better. I hope to get some pictures, too.
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